abduction
/æbˈdʌkʃən/
noun
- The act of taking someone away by force or against their will.
- The movie tells the true story of a famous abduction case.
- Police are investigating the abduction of two children from their home.
- The abduction of the businesswoman made headlines around the world.
- The movement of a body part away from the center of the body or from another body part.
- Physical therapy focuses on shoulder abduction to improve range of motion.
- The doctor tested the patient's finger abduction after the injury.
- The exercise involves the abduction of your leg to the side.
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